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Explore the refugee journey during World Refugee Day
June 20, 2025
Today is World Refugee Day. It takes tremendous courage and resilience to restart your life in a completely… Read more
Tola’s story: Facing challenges together
June 19, 2025
A DIVERSEcity story on an LGBTQ+ refugee during Pride Month and in advance of World Refugee Day this… Read more
Coast Capital & DIVERSEcity speed-networking event empowers jobseekers
June 13, 2025
Newcomers from DIVERSEcity programs and financial professionals from Coast Capital connect On June 12, 2025, DIVERSEcity partnered with… Read more
Nominations now open for 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact
June 12, 2025
Let’s celebrate changemakers! Nominations are now open for the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact! Do you know a… Read more
What becoming Canadian means to one of our citizenship prep course participants
May 30, 2025
This week has been Citizenship Week in Canada (May 26 to June 1, 2025). We spoke with Khadija… Read more
Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, an opportunity to pause and consider our part in water safety. ![]()
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Whether you’re boating, swimming or spending time by the water relaxing —accidents can happen in seconds. Drowning often doesn’t look like an emergency; it’s silent and fast but preventable with the right knowledge and proactive precautions. ![]()
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Here are some ways you can stay water safe: ![]()
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🏊 Always swim with friends and keep an eye on each other ![]()
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🛥️ Wear a lifejacket when boating or out on open water ![]()
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🚼 Supervise children closely; accidents happen quickly ![]()
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🚫 Avoid alcohol or substances when swimming or boating ![]()
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Every swim, every afternoon spent by the water is a chance to create memories with the people we love. Let’s look out for one another by staying present and helping each other stay safe. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #NDPW2025 #SwimSafeBC #NewcomerSafety #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
From storytime adventures to hands-on learning tools, libraries have so much to offer families and kids during the summer months. ![]()
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Whether you’re looking for activities or ways to inspire your child’s love of reading, imagination and curiosity, this free online session is for you! ![]()
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Happening on Tuesday, July 29 from 1:30–2:30pm via ZOOM, join this DIVERSEcity workshop, Exploring Library Resources in Surrey, to learn more about summer programs, interactive learning tools and family-friendly activities offered by Surrey Libraries. ![]()
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Don’t miss your chance to discover all that Surrey Libraries have to offer! 📚 ![]()
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Everyone welcome. Mandarin support available. To register please contact us at: nzhang@dcrs.ca or call 604-363-2753. ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #DIVERSEcity #LoveLearning #DiscoverReading #ComunityConnections #NewcomerSupport #SurreyBC #Delta
Are you a newcomer women professional who wants to get your credentials recognized? Get up to $2,000 in grant money to update your foreign credentials and pay for costly exams or licensing fees with the Coast Capital Credentialing Program for Newcomer Women, sponsored and funded by Coast Capital.![]()
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Open to newcomer women (less than five years in Canada) who are 30 years or older.![]()
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Apply for the grant now until August 3, 2025 at: forms.office.com/r/UXXUv9fh0d ![]()
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For more information, please contact Asmaa Shahin at ashahin@dcrs.ca.![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #women #newcomer #grant #FREE #credentials #foreigncredentials #skills #immigrant
Whether you’re new to Canada or looking for your next opportunity, join us for a free Networking with Employers event where you’ll hear from Sandeep Bains, Regional Marketing Director at SELC College and SELC Language College. ![]()
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At this event you’ll have the opportunity to: ![]()
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🤝 Connect with professionals ![]()
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🎓 Learn how to break into the education field ![]()
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🏫 Discover college and language school career paths ![]()
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🙋 Ask questions and get tips to build your future ![]()
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This session is designed to help jobseekers explore careers in a welcoming and informative space. ![]()
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Hosted by Safe Haven’s Employment Programs, this is a free event for refugee claimants on July 25 at 12:30 at DIVERSEcity in #SurreyBC. ![]()
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Let’s build your path in education together. ![]()
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To register visit the link www.dcrs.ca/event-details/safe-haven-networking-event-explore-a-career-in-the-education-sector/ ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunites #DIVERSEcity #EmploymentWorkshops #CareerSupport #NetworkingEvent #NewcomerSupport #SurreyBC #Delta @selccollege
Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow – they’re leading today. ![]()
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Tina Balachandran, our Senior Manager of Equity & Community Engagement was recently interviewed by La Source to chat about the launch of Youth for People and the Planet in BC – a province wide program supporting BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer and underserved youth ages 15-30 to lead meaningful, community-based projects. ![]()
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“We are honouring the leadership that’s already there and creating space for youth to thrive – because they are the ones building the community.” She says. ![]()
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From climate justice to reconciliation, youth participants will engage in mentorship, skill-building and project planning – with the opportunity to receive micro-grants of $5,000 to bring their big ideas to life! ![]()
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Learn more or apply today to be part of this movement for social and environmental impact. Together, we can build a more inclusive and sustainable future. ![]()
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Read the full article here: thelasource.com/social/community/2025/06/24/diversecity-launches-new-program-in-support-of-youth-... ![]()
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#ForPeopleForCommunities #YouthLeadership #ClimateJustice #CommunityConnections #DIVERSEcity #SurreyBC #Delta
DIVERSEcity launches new program in support of youth leadership – The La Source
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Tuesday June 24 2025 at 6:30 Community DIVERSEcity launches new program in support of youth leadership Lillian Liao Youth and children are the present – not the future, says Tina Balachandran, senio...